Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Tougher penalties for not paying child maintenance
Closed
80 signatures
What the petition asks
We feel the Government needs to bring in tougher rules and penalties to stop parents avoiding paying child support.
CSA don’t get the problem solved and it goes on for years them chasing people. In the USA if you owe child support your drivers licence can be revoked and if you are pulled over you can be arrested.
Too many parents don’t pay. I hear this over and over and feel that something needs to be done.
Too many parents don’t pay. I hear this over and over and feel that something needs to be done.
Timeline
| 8 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
80
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
8 Dec 2020
Closed
8 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.